Ford PH saw unit sales surge 50% in Oct

ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines - The local unit of US automaker Ford Motor Company on Friday reported year-on-year surge in sales in October due to huge demand for various models.

In a statement, Ford Philippines said overall retail sales jumped by 50% to 1,248 units in October, an "all-time best monthly performance" for the firm.

"Our record performance in October is further evidence that Ford continues to deliver vehicles that our customers want and value – and just as importantly to them – that are affordable," Ford Philippines President Randy Krieger said in the statement.

"Segment leading vehicles like the all-new Ranger, the technology packed all-new Focus, the all-new Explorer with EcoBoost, and the iconic Ford Mustang, are really helping widen the appeal of the Ford brand to so many new-to-Ford customers," he added.

Ford ASEAN in June announced the shut down of the automaker's car assembly plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna this year. The firm, however, will keep its sales operations in the Philippines.